Prison sentence of the soldier who stole a weapon from an Egoz fighter shortened by a year: "Significant improvement in his behavior"

The parole board shortened by one year the prison sentence of Amir Kamirat, who was convicted of stealing the weapon of an Egoz fighter in 2021. The board cited a significant improvement in his behavior and his role as a support for inmates in distress. He will be released to a therapeutic rehabilitation framework.

The parole board decided to shorten by one year the prison sentence of Amir Kamirat (31), who was convicted of stealing the weapon of a fighter from the Egoz unit during a night navigation exercise in March 2021. Kamirat, a resident of the Bedouin village of Ibtin, was sentenced to 80 months in prison but will be released 12 months ahead of the scheduled date in November 2027. The board's decision noted a significant improvement in his behavior and that for a year he served as a support for inmates in distress with high responsibility and motivation. However, it was noted that his first request was denied and that he was not admitted to the group rehabilitation wing due to insolence toward a female guard. Attorneys Alina and Lior Karsanti, who represented Kamirat, stated that he underwent an intensive rehabilitation process, expressed remorse, and took responsibility. The prosecution opposed the release.

Prison sentence of the soldier who stole a weapon from an Egoz fighter shortened by a year: "Significant improvement in his behavior"